Mamiya 6
55 posts tagged Mamiya 6. Search within these →
Mamiya 6: Wind Gear and Wind Shaft Problems
An issue that comes up often with the Mamiya 6 is one regarding the winding mechanism. The wind shaft and wind gear are often the fault. While some parts…
Mamiya 6 Dichroic Frame Finder Window Upgrade
This post is on the rarest of Mamiya 6 models: the Mamiya 6 Mark II (not to be be confused with the Mamiya 6MF). As you can see in the first photo, this…
Mamiya 6/7: Removing and Replacing Broken Viewfinder Glass
This has been a week of broken viewfinder glass repairs on Mamiya 7 and Mamiya 6. Years ago when Mamiya was in business, the solution to this issue was to…
Dating Mamiya Cameras and Lenses by Two Letter Code
I commonly get asked about dating the year of production on a Mamiya camera. The date of manufacture was important for determining the status of updated…
Mamiya 6: Dead Meter and Shutter from Soldered Main Switch
This Mamiya 6 arrived with the meter and shutter inoperative. On removing the top cover I could see that the main switch flexible contact arm was a bit…
Mamiya 6 75mm and 50mm Lenses: Stiff Focus from Hardened Grease
A common request that I get is for service to the Mamiya 6 75mm and 50mm lenses with stiff focus. For some reason, these two lenses are the ones that get…
Mamiya 6 50mm Lens: Stained Blades and Shutter Replacement
This Mamiya 6 50mm lens arrived in the shop with an inoperative shutter. An exam of the lens showed that the shutter blades and diaphragm blades had stains…
Mamiya 6: Top Cover Replaced with Mamiya 6 MF Part
This Mamiya 6 arrived in the shop with a badly damaged top cover as seen in photo two. My client also supplied a new old stock replacement top cover that…
Mamiya 6/7: Using a Torque Wrench on the Wind Lever Screw
The use of a torque wrench in camera repair is probably not that common and I actually don’t use one outside of a certain task: Attaching the wind lever…
Mamiya 6: Frame Lines Stuck from Oil on Frame Line Assembly
The complaint on this Mamiya 6 was that the framelines would not work properly and were always stuck on the 150mm lens setting. Without removing the top…
Mamiya 7 50mm Lens: Disassembly Tips to Avoid Damage
I’ve seen several Mamiya 6/7 lenses damaged a bit from repair attempts. These are not the ideal lenses to begin repair work on if you don’t have…
Mamiya 7 Lenses Adapted for Arca Swiss Pico Digital Camera
The three mint condition Mamiya 7 lenses shown here in the photo will probably never again be mounted on a Mamiya 7 body. These 43mm, 80mm and 150mm lenses…
RZ67: Winding System Failures and Choosing a Body by Date Code
The RZ67 is probably, after the Mamiya 6/7, the most popular model that I see here in the shop. It is also the most common model to suffer from some fatal…
Mamiya 7/7II: Rangefinder Calibration and Adjusting Screw Damage
One of the most common services that I provide is rangefinder calibration on the Mamiya 7/7II. While it may seem like a simple process, the details can go…
Mamiya 6 75mm Lens: Unsharp Images from Loose Front Element
Sometimes the problem on a camera/lens turns out to be something different than what is first expected. In this case, my client told me that his Mamiya 6…
Mamiya 6/7: Why Not to Buy As-Is Broken Cameras
I’m doing some year end inventory on parts and this post is about broken Mamiya 6/7 cameras. Specificaly about purchasing cameras that are sold “as is…
Mamiya 7: Rangefinder Control Mechanism Explained
The first photo shows most of the major parts of the Mamiya 7 : the main body, wind mechanism, rangefinder, shutter speed assembly and front lens mount…
Mamiya 6: No Power from Corroded Battery Contact
This Mamiya 6 came into the shop with no display or release. Obvious power supply prolem and when I removed the battery cover and batteries, I could see…
Mamiya 6: Wrong Shutter Speeds from Spring Lodged in Speed Selector
This Mamiya 6 arrived with a common issue, a broken viewfinder window. But, it also had a problem that I have never seen before, which was various shutter…
Mamiya 7: Impact Damage to Rangefinder, Frame Lines and Flash Sync
This Mamiya 7 had impact damage and due to that, the rangefinder and frame finder lines needed attention. Also the top cover trauma caused the flash sync…
Mamiya 6/7 DIY Repair: Thread Sealer and Wind Lever Adhesive
If you are going to be repairing your Mamiya 6/7, please be mindful of a few things: 1.) Easy on the thread sealer 2.) Go lightly on adhesive when…
Mamiya 6 and 7: Three Items Rejected as Unrepairable
While I try to prevent items from being shipped to me that are not repairable so that my client does not have to spend money on needless shipping and…
Mamiya 6/7: Rangefinder Calibration of Lenses and Field Check
The question of rangefinder calibration comes up constantly with Mamiya 6/7 owners. Generally, a quick field test is to focus on something at infinity (a…
Mamiya 6: Cutting Replacement Rangefinder Windows
Getting ready for Mamiya 6 rangefinder window replacements this week. I generally cut a small quantity of them for preparation of these repairs. For some…